How old are you?
19
Are you male or female?
Female
What is the reason you started self harming?
Anger, I think. Frustrations at my family and school life turned on myself. Started with scratching and rubbing my skin... then progressed from there.
Does self harm help you feel in control of your life?
I used to think it did. It helped me to calm down. Now I just feel ashamed.
Does anyone know that you self harm?
Yes; One very close friend, my boyfriend and my sister.
If so, did you tell them willingly or did they find out?
I told my friend and boyfriend, but my sister somehow found out. She confronted me and I never found out how... it was horrible.
What is the reason you don’t/didn’t tell anyone?
I'm ashamed. It's a side of myself I don't like and don't want people to know about. I'm scared they won't understand and will just push me away. I ended up telling a few select people because I felt they deserved to know all sides of me; I don't want to lie to them.
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